America's Promise Alliance Community Convention 2016 Developing Youth Leaders How do we not only work for and on behalf of young people but also with them as leaders? These community organizations discussed how they prioritized youth voice and leadership and are actively engaging young people to develop strong voices, and acquire skills needed for success in school, work, and life. Created by Kori Redepenning, Minnesota Alliance With Youth Sophia Myszkowski, Former Member of Minnesota Youth Council

1. Kori Redepenning, Vice President of Mission Advancement
Sophia Myszkowski, Minnesota Youth Council Alumni

3. Youth Voice & Youth Leadership
 Organizational Impact
 Youth Participatory Evaluation
 Issue Area Impact
 State of Using Documentary
 Statewide Systems & Policy Impact
 Student Discipline Working Group

4. Challenges & Barriers
 Staffing
 Funding
 Geography &
Transportation

5. Youth Perspective
 How to Engage Youth & Barriers to Engagement
 Why Create Opportunities for Youth to Lead
 Impact of Youth Leadership Opportunities Post High School

6. Why is youth leadership critical for our country to reach a
90% graduation rate by 2020?
YOUTH!

7. QUESTIONS?
 Kori Redepenning, kredepenning@mnyouth.net
 Sophia Myszkowski, sophiamyszkowski@gmail.com